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Married Persons Living Apart

















                                                                                             Living Apart


                                                                                              If you live apart from your
                                                                                                  spouse and meet certain tests,
                                                                                                  you may be able to file as head

                                                                                                  of household even if you aren't
                                                                                                  divorced or legally separated.
                                                                                              If you qualify to file as head of
                                                                                                  household instead of married
                                                                                                  filing separately, your standard
                                                                                                  deduction will be higher.
                                                                                              Also, your tax may be lower, and
                                                                                                  you may be able to claim the
                                                                                                  earned income credit.
                                                                                              See Head of Household, later.










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